Surfactant applications in oil and gas industry: Efficiency, toxicity, and remediation techniques

IF 5.3 2区化学 Q2 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL

Journal of Molecular Liquids Pub Date : 2025-03-21 DOI:10.1016/j.molliq.2025.127440

Afeez Gbadamosi , Suaibu O. Badmus , Kabiru Haruna , Shirish Patil , Muhammad Shahzad Kamal , Mohamed Mahmoud , Tawfik A. Saleh

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Abstract

Herein, an overview of the utilization of surfactants in the petroleum industry is presented. Generally, surfactants have demonstrated sterling performance as an additive in drilling fluids, emulsification and demulsification process, corrosion inhibitors, oil remediation and enhanced oil recovery (EOR). Firstly, existing and new classes of surfactants applied in the oil and gas industry were appraised. Thereafter, the mechanism and efficiency of the surfactants during their application for various processes were assessed. From the review of literature, the molecular structure of a surfactant has a pronounced effect on the efficiency of their application in oil and gas processes. Also, the toxicity concern associated with their use and remediation techniques were elucidated. Finally, gaps in research were discerned and recommendations for future research were proffered.

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Journal of Molecular Liquids 化学-物理：原子、分子和化学物理

CiteScore

10.30

自引率

16.70%

发文量

2597

审稿时长

78 days

期刊介绍： The journal includes papers in the following areas: – Simple organic liquids and mixtures – Ionic liquids – Surfactant solutions (including micelles and vesicles) and liquid interfaces – Colloidal solutions and nanoparticles – Thermotropic and lyotropic liquid crystals – Ferrofluids – Water, aqueous solutions and other hydrogen-bonded liquids – Lubricants, polymer solutions and melts – Molten metals and salts – Phase transitions and critical phenomena in liquids and confined fluids – Self assembly in complex liquids.– Biomolecules in solution The emphasis is on the molecular (or microscopic) understanding of particular liquids or liquid systems, especially concerning structure, dynamics and intermolecular forces. The experimental techniques used may include: – Conventional spectroscopy (mid-IR and far-IR, Raman, NMR, etc.) – Non-linear optics and time resolved spectroscopy (psec, fsec, asec, ISRS, etc.) – Light scattering (Rayleigh, Brillouin, PCS, etc.) – Dielectric relaxation – X-ray and neutron scattering and diffraction. Experimental studies, computer simulations (MD or MC) and analytical theory will be considered for publication; papers just reporting experimental results that do not contribute to the understanding of the fundamentals of molecular and ionic liquids will not be accepted. Only papers of a non-routine nature and advancing the field will be considered for publication.